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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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